Ableism – the beliefs, institutional practices, and structures that devalue or disadvantage people with disabilities by treating them as less capable or less worthy than individuals without disabilities – is a root cause of health inequities. Over a quarter of individuals in the US identify as having a disability, yet the issue of ableism remains underdiscussed and underexplored in the medical community. This activity aims to initiate a continuing dialogue on the topic of ableism, exploring its impact on patients, medical education, and medical practice. To address inequity, one must first be able to recognize it. By engaging with this article, readers will be able to recognize ableism in its many forms and applications.

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